Threats of violence on social media prompt investigations for multiple metro schools
OLATHE, Kan. — Since the tragedy in Parkland, Florida, there has been a significant increase in school threats across the country, including here in the metro. KCK, Park Hill, Blue Springs, Olathe and Lee's Summit are some of the school districts included. Some of them are the result of generic …
‘All news to me’: Married At First Sight villain Davina Rankin DENIES sending X-rated messages to …
An Instagram comment has emerged purporting to show Married At First Sight villain Davina Rankin denying she sent groom Dean Wells filthy text messages. The comment is believed to have been made beneath a photo posted to the series' official Instagram page this week, which showed Davina … Read More
Bulawayo tops social media usage
The rest of the provinces recorded 39 percent and below for the use of Facebook and 12 percent and below for Twitter usage. In terms of age groups, people aged 26 to 35 top the use of Facebook at 60 percent while 54 percent of the people who use the …
The selfie Olympics: What’s the impact of social media on performance?
Most of the research concerning athletes' use of social media centres on its marketing advantage. In Sport Marketing Quarterly, researchers recommended athletes engage more with fans and share information about their lives to better leverage marketing opportunities. Similarly, Ryerson University … Read More
Former NFL player Jonathan Martin’s social media post prompts closure of California school
"Very late last night, we were made aware of a disturbing social media post that mentioned Harvard-Westlake by name," read a message from the school's president, Richard B. Commons. "The safety of our students, faculty, and staff is always our primary concern. So, out of an abundance of caution, we … …
Commentary: How to stop social media from supercharging hate speech
Donald Trump's retweets of anti-Muslim videos first circulated by an anti-immigrant, far-right British party were just the tip of the iceberg. From Myanmar to the United States, controversial posts by political leaders and public figures have sparked a growing and increasingly global debate about how social … Read More
Rumors on social media create huge scare at Bellaire High School
Bellaire – A frightening situation at Bellaire High School turned out to stem from rumors and falsehoods posted on social media. Acting Bellaire Police Chief Dick Flanagan says several high school girls apparently overheard part of a conversation and thought someone said that a specific individual was … Read More
Some US Companies Bow to Social-Media Pressure, Sever NRA Ties
Companies are reacting partly in response to a social–media movement to pressure or boycott entities with NRA ties, energized by the emotional calls for gun-control action from survivors of the shooting rampage at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., and students around the … Read More
Watch out for scammers on social media, Central Bank of Samoa
The Central Bank of Samoa is warning locals about the dangers of Facebook and other social media networks being used by scammers to take their money. The bank has issued the warning in a press statement for the general public to be on the lookout for internet organized crime. The …
Police encourage public to report threatening social media posts
KANSAS CITY – If you're worried about a threatening post you see on social media, local police want to know. Officers are investigating social media threats made in two area school districts. In the Kansas City, Kansas School District, officials said someone made a threat about shooting up a school, … …